This is the season of pumpkin and I am constantly thinking of recipes to use them. As most of my recipes are focused on being a full, hearty meal, I decided to use it in a chilli for a perfect dinner. Want to try it for dinner tonight? Here it is!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Black beans, cooked 1 cup
Pumpkin, chopped in chunks 1 cup
Onion, finely chopped 1
Red bell pepper, diced 1
Garlic, 3 cloves finely chopped
Chilli powder 2 tbsp
Oregano 1 tbsp
Cumin, roasted and ground 1 1/2 tsp
Tomatoes, roasted 1 cup
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Coriander, fresh chopped
Method:
Heat oil in thick bottomed pan. Cook the onions till they are translucent, add the garlic and then tomatoes.
Once the tomatoes are cooked and turn into a mush, add the chilli, cumin and salt. stir in the bell pepper, pumpkin, the beans , cover and cook for 5 minutes or till the pumpkin is soft. Add 1 cup of water or vegetable broth.
Add the pepper, the cilantro and cook till it turns into a stew.
Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
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